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Breaking News Today – Monday 29 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South African Businesses Brace for Protest Action on Immigrants Police and security services are reported to be on high-alert in major cities around South Africa, as planned protest action against illegal immigrants in the country are set to roll out this week. There are heightened fears from business
Immigrant Protests – South Africa Does Not Have an Illegal Immigrant Problem
To Listen to this Content – Click below: As South Africa heads into a tense week of potential protests and the inevitable violence that often accompanies such protests. This is a critical juncture at which the whole African continent needs to perhaps stop and take stock. The narrative and the framing around the current unhappiness
Top 5 Inventory & Supply Chain Software Platforms for African Startups & SMEs in 2026
Effective inventory management requires a blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and operational discipline. Here are the most important competencies: Inventory and supply chain management software today is a critical success factor in managing a business, and helps businesses track stock levels, manage orders, forecast demand, optimise warehousing, and streamline procurement. For African startups and
Breaking News Today – Friday 26 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Producer Inflation in South Africa Spikes in May South Africa’s producer inflation accelerated sharply to 7.8% year-on-year in May 2026, up from 4.8% in April, according to data released by Statistics South Africa yesterday. This represents the highest reading in over a year and marks a significant jump
IBM Unveils World’s First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology – A Major Leap in Semiconductor Innovation
IBM has announced a groundbreaking advancement in semiconductor technology with the revel of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip. The development, revealed today on IBM's Blog, represents a significant milestone in the race to push beyond current physical limits of silicon-based computing. This new technology could reshape the future of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and
Data Centres, AI Ambitions, and Resource Constraints: Africa’s Balancing Act in the Global Digital Race
Forty cities worldwide have signed a new agreement led by the C40 Cities network aimed at establishing guidelines for how data centres are planned, built, and operated. The initiative seeks to ensure that the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure benefits local communities while limiting pressure on energy, water, and land resources. For Africa, this agreement
Breaking News Today – Thursday 25 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Salaries in South Africa Slump to Weakest Level in Two Years According to the latest PayInc Salary Index released this week, real wages in South Africa fell to their lowest level in two years during May 2026. The data reveals that despite nominal wage increases, inflation, rising living
Pan-African Business Sentiment Index – May 2026 Released
PABSI May 2026: First Signs of Stabilisation After Prolonged Decline The latest Pan African Business Sentiment Index (PABSI) for May 2026, released today, brings a cautious but welcome development. The continental score improved to -1.8, up from April’s -2.1. This marks the second consecutive month of recovery and the first notable lift after nine straight
No Free Lunch Podcast – Rewriting Smallholder Finance in Africa
In this episode of No Free Lunch, Host Greg Stewart speaks with Watson Vuyo Matsa, the co-founder and CEO of eSUS Farm, about how technology is being used to reshape smallholder finance across Africa. Watson’s background in logistics, supply chain management, banking, governance, credit systems, and auditing gave him the practical and financial insight to
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 24 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today South Africa Achieves Major Rare Earth Beneficiation Milestone South Africa has taken a significant step forward in its rare earth minerals beneficiation strategy. Through a partnership between Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine and Mintek (the national mineral research organisation), the country has successfully produced high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC)
Business School – Building Resilience In Your Business
Geopolitical Risk & Scenario Planning: Building Resilience in Turbulent Times African entrepreneurs have always operated in environments of rapid change. Currency fluctuations, policy shifts, infrastructure gaps, and social dynamics are familiar challenges. Yet the past 18 months have presented an unprecedented convergence of shocks. Persistent supply chain disruptions, new tariffs in key markets, rising conflicts
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 23 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Public-Private-Partnership Updates Positive for SA The South African Treasury provided progress on several major public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives aimed at addressing infrastructure backlogs in energy, transport, and health sectors yesterday. Several new initiatives are expected to reach financial close in the coming months, potentially unlocking billions in investment.
Creator Pulse – Keeping Connected
We didn't lose connection. But streaming changed how we find it Contributing Author: Mohale Moloi Growing up, I would come home from school, watch an episode of Dragon Ball Z with my cousins, and if we were lucky, catch Mnet Open Time, which meant dinner. By the time Generations reached its first ad break, I
Guinea's Gold Export Ban Bet Could Backfire
Guinea, which holds significant gold reserves and is one of West Africa’s emerging gold producers, has imposed a full ban on unrefined gold exports as of June 2026. The ban, aims to encourage local value addition and increase government revenue. Guinea has substantial gold reserves, estimated at over 1,000 tonnes (some industry reports put proven
Breaking News Today – Monday 22 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Brent Crude Prices Ease After Gains This Morning Brent Crude Oil prices shifted below $80 per barrel this morning, losing ground from earlier gains as markets reacted to signs of progress in the ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran. According to a joint statement from Qatar
Africa's Weekly Startup Wrap-up 14-21 June 2026
The African Startup Landscape in Mid-2026 Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate remarkable strength despite a complex global and regional environment, that has seen inflation and economic pressure mounting over the last few months. While 2025 delivered record funding levels exceeding $3.4 billion, 2026 has started with more measured but steady momentum. Total disclosed funding
Startup Stack – Top 3 Accounting Software Packages for African Startups in 2026
Why the Right Accounting Software is Critical for African Startups Choosing the right accounting software is not simply a random operational decision. it should be a strategic one with the same weight as deciding where to establish your business or what products to develop. With a business landscape having fragmented regulations, multi-currency operations, volatile exchange
Breaking News Today – Friday 19 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Brent Oil Prices Continue to Fall Brent oil futures were trading around $79.70 per barrel this morning, on track to fall roughly -9% for the week. This is positive news for African States that have seen fuel costs rocketing over the last three months. The market has welcomed
No Free Lunch Podcast – Funding Construction SME Growth With Innovation From Lula
How Smart Financing Is Transforming Construction SMEs in South Africa Construction SMEs are often seen as the backbone of industry growth, yet they face unique challenges in securing funding. If you've ever wondered why many small construction businesses hesitate to ask for finance or how innovative financial solutions can boost their growth, the latest No
Breaking News Today – Thursday 18 June 2026
African Start-up News Headlines: Business News Today Kenya Finalising Critical Minerals Deal with USA Reports from the G7 indicate that a deal on critical mineral supply from Kenya to the USA is being finalised. The deal will include local processing of its raw material resources. This was revealed by Kenyan president William Ruto on the